A Tribe Called Beauty 2018 Year In Review

Now that 2018 has come to a close and we are starting a fresh new year, I thought this would be a good time to look back at some of my favourite articles posted and new series that were created for A Tribe Called Beauty in 2018. In no way will these be in order…

Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Its officially December, & if your like me, you most likely already have your Christmas tree up and presents already wrapped and set nicely under the tree.  This year is my sons first Christmas, so I MAY have gone a little over board and started the holidays a bit too soon. But I dont care,…

Introducing Native Reads: Indigenous Literature and Authors

I’ve been trying to come up with a way that I’d introduce a series on A Tribe Called Beauty that featured all my favourite Indigenous Authors & Literature, as well as the Native books that Im currently reading. Rather than throwing them all into one post, (which was the initial plan) and updating the series…

Inspirational Indigenous Women: Autumn Peltier

Autumn Peltier is a 13 year old Eagle Clan Anishnaabekwe from Wikwemikong Unceded Territory in Northern Ontario and has to be the most inspirational young lady I’ve ever learned about. I’ve been hearing about Autumn and the amazing work that she’s been doing for our water and our First Nations people. Autumn has been advocating…

Natural Beauty Essentials: Witch Hazel

I’ve heard about the amazing effects Witch Hazel has for acne and acne scars, but honestly never really looked around for a product that contains this natural ingredient. I use Tea Tree Oil as a spot treatment, so I thought using both Witch Hazel and Tea Tree Oil would be over kill. 2 weeks ago,…

Native Boss Babe: Self Love Self Care

Since tomorrow is Valentines Day, I thought it was appropriate to share my self care self love routine. Im a firm believer in showing yourself love, focusing on yourself, your needs and your own happiness before anyone or anything else. Ive found that until you love yourself and are happy with yourself, it is impossible…

Teaching & Traditions Tuesday: The Native Hand Drum

The drum echoes the heartbeat of our mothers. It is a symbol of life on Earth. Drums are made from the skins of animals that gave their lives so that we may make and play drums. Rawhide is stretched over a wooden frame, the size and thickness can vary, this gives each drum a distinct…

Inspirational Indigenous Women: Iskwe

Iskwe, whose name means 'woman' in her peoples language, is a Winnipeg born musician that has re-evaluated her music and created a new album that has songs consisting of the issues that affect her community such as the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, protecting the environment, and the youth suicide epidemic. Iskwe, whose english name is Meghan Meister,…

Introducing Indigenous Goddess Gang – Online Femme Magazine

I came across the Instagram page for Indigenous Goddess Gang about 2 months ago. As soon as I saw the the description, 'An online Indigenous Femme Magazine' I instantly clicked on the link to get to the online magazine. As said on the front page; "Each month we will create a space for sharing medicine;…

Brand Focus: Spirit Earth Holistics Part 3 – Illuminate Skin Care Line

Illuminate Skin Care Line Part 3 of the Spirit Earth Holistics series is about the Illuminate Skin Care Products which are targeted for people suffering from extreme acne. The owner of this fabulous Oneida brand was kind enough to send me a before and after picture of a client that purchased the Illuminate Skin Care…